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Discovering a skin blemish can have a
strong emotional impact for some people.
It is usually related to adulthood and the passage of time, and that may cause some discomfort.
But the reality is that it
is something much more common than what is believed
.
It is precisely one of the main reasons for consulting the dermatologist.
The proposal is to #
stain it to share knowledge and experiences
, and make a topic that worries so many people everyday.
There are different types of spots, with different sizes and shades.
It is important to always consult a dermatologist.
“Hyperpigmentation is the darkening of the skin that is produced by an increase in melanin and has multiple causes.
Among the main ones we find
hormonal changes, pregnancy and sun exposure
.
The latter is the most frequent and important”, explains the cosmetologist Natalia Olleac.
This excessive darkening of the skin occurs irregularly and generates
spots that can have different sizes and shades
.
There are
different types of hyperpigmentation, according to the causes that generate it.
The postinflammatory is the one that occurs after an injury.
Once the wound heals, the area may be darkened or discolored.
They are flat spots, which can be pink, red, brown or black.
Melasmas
,
meanwhile, are very common in women, especially during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
It is considered that they occur due to hormonal changes, which is why their appearance before and after childbirth is frequent.
In this case, the spots appear on areas exposed to the sun, such as the face and forearms.
On the face, they can appear on the upper lip, cheeks, forehead, and bridge of the nose.
The spots usually cause discomfort with one's own image and anxiety to correct or attenuate them.
Melasmas can be epidermal
, when they occur in the superficial layers of the skin.
In this case, they are brown.
But
there are also dermal ones,
which affect deeper layers and can have greyish tones.
Combined melasmas unite the two previous types.
Another type of spots are
lentigines
.
They are associated with age and are more common in people over 60 years of age.
Sun exposure is its main cause.
Freckles, for example, are benign lentigines.
#Let's stain: prevention is key
“It is very common for patients to feel frustrated for not having prevented spots.
That they suffer from a certain
discomfort with their own image and anxiety to correct or mitigate them
”, commented Olleac.
The first tip to avoid hyperpigmentation is
to use sunscreen
.
But keep in mind that this must be done daily, and not only during the hottest months of the year.
Using sun protection daily, throughout the year, is essential as a preventive measure.
It is also recommended to eat more foods that
promote the skin and protective barrier of the skin, and also contain antioxidants,
such as sunflower seeds, chia, tuna, salmon, almonds and oranges.
Another preventive measure is to avoid tobacco, alcohol and maintain a good sleep routine.
In case the skin is prone to acne, products that reduce excess sebum and mild cleansers should be used.
Finally, after suffering a skin injury, it is recommended not to touch the affected area, since this impairs its proper healing.
It is important to take the appearance of blemishes in stride.
The first thing to do is consult a dermatologist
.
The professional will indicate the treatment to follow, which may consist of specific cosmetics.
You can also resort to other treatments, and -where appropriate- to the latest advances in surgical dermatology through the use of laser.
It is important to take the appearance of spots calmly and go to the specialist: he will recommend the treatment to follow
In this regard, Olleac is very encouraging: "There are depigmenting ingredients such as niacinamide, which in synergy with other ingredients help to unify skin tone and improve the appearance of blemishes."
The treatments will help to visibly improve the appearance of the skin.
The spots will diminish but not go away completely
.
That is why it is key to learn to live with them, although at first we may not like them.
The reality is that they will form part of our personality without changing all the positive aspects at all.
"The important thing about this proposal is that through #smear it is possible to share all this information to help you and help us treat pigmentary disorders," Olleac summarized.